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........--- Editing the config and myAutomation Files ---=========================================

Next the config and myAutomation files will be edited for the initial testing. You can later come back and edit these files to suit your needs. These need to be in ‘text’ file format. I use Notepad but you may use another text editor. If you copy the files from here make sure they end up in a ‘text’ format.

You will find more info on these files and working with them here….

https://dcc-ex.com/ex-installer/managing-config-files.html#config-h

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config file: You can download it ( HERE ).

// config.h - refer to config.example.h for details and other options

#define IP_PORT 2560
#define WIFI_HOSTNAME "dccex"
#define WIFI_SSID "Your network name"
#define WIFI_PASSWORD "Your network passwd"
#define WIFI_CHANNEL 1
#define ENABLE_WIFI true
#define ENABLE_ETHERNET false

#define F439_L298X4 F("F439_L298X4"), \
new MotorDriver(16, 21, UNUSED_PIN, 10, A13, 0.73, 1500, UNUSED_PIN), \
new MotorDriver(22, 23, UNUSED_PIN, 5, A6, 0.73, 1500, UNUSED_PIN), \
new MotorDriver(26, 43, UNUSED_PIN, 28, A2, 0.73, 1500, UNUSED_PIN), \
new MotorDriver(30, 44, UNUSED_PIN, 29, A8, 0.73, 1500, UNUSED_PIN), \
new MotorDriver(39, 36, UNUSED_PIN, 38, A3, 0.73, 1500, UNUSED_PIN), \
new MotorDriver(34, 35, UNUSED_PIN, 58, A4, 0.73, 1500, UNUSED_PIN), \
new MotorDriver(57, 64, UNUSED_PIN, 59, A5, 0.73, 1500, UNUSED_PIN), \
new MotorDriver(66, 65, UNUSED_PIN, 61, A14, 0.73, 1500, UNUSED_PIN)
#define MOTOR_SHIELD_TYPE F439_L298X4

Note: You need to check the config file above before using it.

The config file show above might not match the way your PCB is setup. Also if you are using a DCC-EX motor shield third and second to last columns will need to be change for that board. This isn’t hard and the following images should let you know what to do. Again be sure it is saved in text format.

In the lower right corner of the PCB you can find a table with how the pins are assigned for the software to work with your board (there might be revisions since this was posted).

Using a copy of your config file check the pin numbers in the config file against the numbers in the table. If needed change the config file to match the table.

Also the column for the ‘sensefactor’ will be different if you are using an Arduino or Deek-Robot motor shield or the DCC-EX 8874 motor shield. For the first two the column should be like shown with the number 0.73 in all of the rows. If you are using the 8874 put 1.27 in all of the rows.

The row for the ‘current trip’ number should be 1500 or less (recommended) for the Arduino or Deek-Robot motor shields. For the 8874 you can have up to 5000 (5 amps) as the current trip level. If you are running say N gauge then personally I’d keep it under 2000 (2 amps) as you don’t need 5 amps. For HO or O use what you feel comfortable with.

If you had to make any changes to the config file save it in text format.

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myAutomation file: You can download it ( HERE ).

// myAutomation.h - Generated by EX-Installer v0.0.21 for EX-CommandStation v5.4.6-Prod

AUTOSTART
ROUTE(247, "DCC mode 7+1 tracks")
  SET_TRACK(A, MAIN)
  SET_TRACK(B, MAIN)
  SET_TRACK(C, MAIN)
  SET_TRACK(D, MAIN)
  SET_TRACK(E, MAIN)
  SET_TRACK(F, MAIN)
  SET_TRACK(G, MAIN)
  SET_TRACK(H, PROG)
  SCREEN(0,1, "DCC 7+1")
DONE

NOTE: You can add other ‘ROUTE’s later to use to set the tracks to any track mode you want and to assign a loco number to them also.

I have a separate page on using ‘ROUTE’s to change the tracks at any time with your throttle between DCC, DC, PROG, etc. ( HERE ). After you run the installer again as shown below when the command station starts tracks A-G will be DCC MAIN as shown in the myAutomation file and track H will be set as PROG (a programming track).

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RE-RUN INSTALLER:

To update the original config and myAutomation files that were created previously re-run the installer and when you get to the pages below follow the instructions shown on them.

Note: At the time this was posted (25-04-15) the production version (v5.4.6) wasn’t working with the Nucleo install. V5.5.15 was working. The production version will change over time. Make sure you are using v5.5.15 or newer.

Above you will select ‘Use my existing configuration files’. Browse to the folder where you have them. Select config.h and your myAutomation file will be automatically added. You will see it on the next screen.

What you see above should be what is in the latest version of those files that you have saved.

Check for a successful install like you did on the bottom of the previous page.

You are now ready to enjoy TrackManager on your DCC-EX Command Station.

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